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A 52-year-old man with no past medical history attends your family practice for an annual review. His blood pressure, measured with a validated automated office device using proper technique on three separate visits, averages 132/82 mm Hg. He has no diabetes, chronic kidney disease, or cardiovascular disease and his 10-year cardiovascular risk is less than 10%. According to the 2025 Hypertension Canada guideline, what is the most appropriate management?

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